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MONDAY, MAY
8, 1939.
日九十月三
Totalitarians To Form Military Alliance
A GERMANY
REACH AGREEMENT FOR MUTUAL AID
ROME, May 7.
A political and military alliance was agreed upon to-day between Count Ciano, "the Italian Foreign Minister, and Herr Joachim von Ribbentrop, the German Foreign Minister, in the course of their conversations in Milan.
T
An official communique issued after the meeting between the two statesmen says:
"In the conversations between Count Ciano and Herr von Ribbentrop on May 6 and 7, the present general situation in the international situation was taken into consideration,
"Once again note was taken of the perfect identity of
views between the two governments.
"It was decided to fix in final form in a political and military pact, the relations between the two States of the Axis.
con-
"In such a way, Italy and Germany intend to
tribute in an efficacious manner to assuring peace in Europe.”—Reuter.
NO SURPRISE
LONDON, May 7.-The Italo-German decision to define the Axis relations in a political and military pact does not altogether come as a surprise to London, writes "Reuter's" diplomatic correspondent.
FIXED A PACT
COUNT CIANO
Official circles, however, are reserving comment in CHRISTIAN
the absence of details about the scope of the pact.
It is remembered, of course, that relations between
UNITY
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some time past of German and Italian politicians.
Italian Position Claimed Stronger
WHILE
LONDON, May, 7. RESERVE is dis- played in official circles in London concerning the new Italo-German pael, chiefly owing to the fact that its full
Implications are not yet
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LONDON, May 7.-"Reuter's" special correspondent aboard the Empress of Australia, reports that while the ship ploughed her way through a moderate swell, and bright sunshine with a silff breeze, Their Majesties attended divine service this morning, conducted by Captain A. R. Meikle. Punctually at noon. ship's sirens gave the signal. "Boat Stations", and Their Majestics and the whole
the
royal party donned lifebelts pointed places on the pro
and hurried to their ap
menade deck for inspection by the ship's commander.
Their Majesties are spending the afternoon quietly, reading and reating.
The first day's run was 282 miles,
During the afternoon, the ship passed the Normandie, and they exchanged radio greetings.-Reuter.
known, it is admitted in well- A. R. P. IN
informed quarters that the
alliance will strengthen Italy's SINGAPORE
position in the Mediterranean.
If is stated that in all probability the inner council of the British Cabinet will meet, on Monday morning to discuss the
pact, especially fis
Evacuation
Plan Abandoned
SINGAPORE, May 8. questions from the Opposition THE MALAYAN Defence are expected to be made in Council has announced the the afternoon in the House of abandonment of the policy of Commons.
The communique regarding conclusion of the pact did not reach Puris curly enough to allow the papers to comment on it. However, political circles regard the event as being one, of great significance, Before the communique" "had been made known. "Le Temps" forecasi it and added thut perhaps it would be an answer to the' Introduction of conscription in Britain. How ever, it was added, such a pact would change nothing as regards the proportionate, strength of the various Powers as they stund at
It is presumed that the wording of the communique Pope To Take Lead? us
is designed to put an end to rumours of Italy's dissatisfac- tion with Germany's policy.
LONDON, May 7. IT IS understood that the
On the other hand, it is stressed that if there is a Archbishop of Canterbury will general dialike among Italians for the existing links with shortly make a statement in con- Germany, conclusion of the pact would only serve to accennection with his reported
tuate such a feeling.
approach to the Pope for a London observers regard the pact as regularising Germany's united Christian front in the in- military position-insofar as Italy is concerned.
terests of world peace, under the leadership of the Pope. ITALIAN NEUTRALITY
Two points are being discussed in diplomatic circles. Firstly, the effect on possible Italian neutrality in certain circumstances; secondly, the ralation of Germany to the Mediterranean and North Africa.
It is understood that during his recent cruise in the Mediterranean, the Archbishop obtained support for the Archbishop of his plan from Athens and the Patriarch of the Orthodox Church at Istanbul.--Uniren
A Rome message says that Press. the announcement of a formal
NEXT MOVE alliance with Germany is not
IS UP TO GERMANY Poland Awaits Developments
Warsaw, May 6. IT IS authoritat.vely learned that 'Poland: intends to take no initiative in negotiations with Germany..
Pope's Appoal
prayers for
the
"May peace be established between
Vatican City, May 7. In a six-minute broadcast to the regarded as sensational in poli-
Algiers Eucharistic Congress, His tical circles.
According to Signor Gayda in the Holiness the Fope invoked the faithful
to continue their "Voce d'Italia," the alilonce means maintenance of peace. no change in the understanding be- tween Italy and Germany. theless, alliance is thought to have bound anxiety" he prayed. Italy in a public manner for more
Referring to the faithful in Africa, strongly than she was bound before.
he sald, Nelther the movement of the rumble of cruising ships nor Sphores Of Influence
Never-
In
It
two
official circles, however, questions are asked: what will be the effect on German-Polish re-
lations, and on Italian demands
dgainst. France? :
is felt that the chances of Rome exerting a moderating inäuence on Berlin have been infnimised es al result of the pact ja mai
It is stated that Mussolial intends to postulate his claims against France In a speech at Turin'ch May 14.- Trans-Ocean.
Berlin Plossed
In
mass evacuation in the event of emergency,
WAR IN CHINA
FIGHTING IN TWO CAPITALS
Irregulars Enter
Canton And Anking
LONDON, May 6.
A FEW MINUTES after the Soviet Ambassador. left the British Foreign Office to-day, Lord Halifax cross- ed the street to No. 10 Downing Street to discuss the document with Mr. Chamberlain in the light of the Cabinet Committee's to- recommendations and day's consultations with M. Maisky.
Lord
Before going to lunch, Lord Halifax also discussed the position with Cadogan, Under Foreign Secretary.
Government quarters have in-
SEVERE FIGHTING (dicated that the reply in ita final was reported this morning form is likely to be an offer of in two Chinese provincial a compromise.
"It is suggested that Britain capitals now in Japanese will still propose that Russia hands.
All the evidence of yesterday's mysterious and sudden pro- clamation of Martial Law in Canton points to confirmation of rumours that Chinese irregulars actually broke into the city at one stage on Saturday night.
A strong Chinese force is now
straddling the Canton-Hankow Rail- way only three miles from Canton,
The streets of the city have been entirely cleared of Chinese and the principal intersections have barricaded with sandbags.
been
Large numbers of armoured cars and tanks are scurrying to and fro, the majority proceeding from the Bund in a northerly direction towards
Making this announcement to-day, the Secretary for Defer.ce said that it had been decided to urge the populace to "stay put" in the event of ale raids,
Although the policy of dispersal | Salehuen Station. died hard, it was, he claimed, a palpable fallacy.
In
2
Anhwei Capital
Chinese
Anhwel Province, The paramount concern of the Government, he announced, was de-mobile units have entered Anking, the fence against conquest or
sus provincial capital. tained blockade. The protection of lives and property of individuala must be secondary to
this para mount need
Chinese military reports claim that bitter street fighting is in progress in the city, which has been set afire
and is burning fiercely.
The Chinese entry into the strategic
"There is no reason to suppose that ale raids will have any signifcant effect on the defence of the fortress, Yangise city was preceded by heavy or that civilian casualties will be Bghting In the vicinity of the eastern comparable with the death roll during the notable epidemic of influenza, he said. United Press,
McNutt May Resign
U.S. Commissioner Leaving Manila
MANILA, May 7-Mr. Paul Mc-
sloner to the Philippines, to-day an nounced that he is proceeding to China on May 11 aboard the U. S. transport Chaumont,
gate.
The Japanese aerodrome is in Chinese possession. All the hangars and ol' depots have been destroyed. Japanese planes took off before the Chinese succeeded in capturing the nerodrome.
Chinese Retire
A later message admits that the Chinese evacuated their positions in the city this morning, with the arrival of heavy Japanese reinforcements.
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BERLIN, May 7. That the Italo-German military and political alliance clears up com- pletely any doubts as to whether per- fect harmony existed between the two partners of the Axis is the ten-Nutt, United States High Commis- cral feeling in political cireles Berlin-Trans-Ocean. 24
Mussolini To Speak
Iday announced a dividend of 45 per cent, on the £2,050,000 of Ordinary He will proceed to the United stock. for the past year, this being the Rome, May 7. It has been officially announced States from Shanghai aboard the Sunday, It is believed he will make ing at San Francisco on June 22.
His future plans were not an- an important; speech.
nounced although it is believed locally that he will resign as High Conimis- His financial adviser, Mr. Weldon stoner after a visit to Washington. Jones will act as High Commissioner during his absence..
the announcement of an the nations troubled by continued that Mussolini will visit Turin next President. Coolidge on May 31, arrivsame as for each of the iwo preced-
t
It will be recuffed that his visit Count Clano's paper, the "Tale-armaments which echoes along the to Turin has been postponed several shore is able to interfere with your times owing to the European situs-
tlon-United Press, to, says that "Italy and Germany mystic-faith."United Press. recognise that each has a sphere of interests,. For Italy Tt is the whole of the Mediterranean; for Germany. It is the Baltic and the Central European zone. Each carries out the in full It is understood that Poland be realisation of its task lleves Haat Germany should now.autonomy without the ether being
rigidly compelled to support reply to Col. Beck's Implicit invita-
partner, but only to facilitate the tion to open parleys.
Rumours that Signor Mussolini may endeavour to mediate Arc officially denied,
German reports say that terrorism has been instituted against the Ger, man residents in the Polish Corridor. The official viewpoint stromes the fact that Poland has outlined firstly, a reasonable policy regarding Dán zig and the Polish Corridors
secudally that Germany,necoriling sources, has rejected. Col. Beek's statement; and, thirdly that Poland PLEASE Turn To Page 4.
way.
LABOUR PLANS TRADE UNION FOR SERVICES!
LONDON, May 7-Sweeping proposals for the re-organisation "In one tase only is solidarity and democratisation of the armed forces are contained in the Labir rigid and entice, namely in fun ideological war. In Uint cose, the party contcy, statement on defence which will be submitted to the two, countries are resolved, because party conference at Whitsun. each one knows that the defeat of one would mean catastrophe for the other."
Count Ciano is returning to Rome to-day, and Herr Joacltim Ribbentrop is going back to Berlin,
Warsaw Weakened? [
von
A Warsaw report days that official quarters decline”, to
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Improvement In pay and conditions are outlined, and the establishment of ministries for supply and defence are recommended with wide powers in overcoming productive delay and in dealing with profiteering
It Is atofed that great military and social value, would "bo derived from a regulation making it necessary that all applicants for commissions should first serve a year in the ranks:
Freedom for members of the armed forces to foln tinde unforte and professional associations is also advocate-Reuter;
y
It is believed that Mr. McNutt will vialt North China before his departure from Shanghal. His friends and various offelals have been requested to forego any formal functions for his end-of-United Presa.
C. In C. Becomes An Admiral
ing years.
Net profits for 1938 are stoled 'at £1,337,220, compared with £1,821,- 602 for 1937:
should unilaterally extend a promise of support to victims of Dggression in East Europe which would become operative only after Britain and France have given armed help to such victims.
It In understood, that the reply, as contemplated, will re-open the possi- bility of a tri-power military alliance, after an agreement has been reached on the afore-mentioned plan.-United Press,
Procrastination
LONDON, May -It has been officially disclosed that the new British proposal aimed to bring Russiu into the Anglo-French securi- ty front has been delayed because of the "necessity for further considera- tion."
Mr.
Chamberlain I8 personally changing and re-drafting the Note, which originally left the door open for an eventual". military ald" pact without acceptioz the Russian pro- posal for a mutust old pact.-United Press.
French Disappointment
Paris, May 6-Mcialdom here is clearly disappointed at Britain's re- jection of the Russian proposal for a milltary alliance against Hitler, PLEASE Turn To Pago 4.
LATEST
Baltic States Accept Pacts
*Tallinn, Estonia, May 7. Estonia and Latvia have both de- elded to necept a non-aggression treaty with Germany.
The Latvian Foreign Minister was in conference with the Estonian Saturday Foreign Minister here on and returned to Riga to-day.- United Press.
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NEW EMERGENCY LAWS SIGNED BY LEBRUN
PARIS, May. 7,--Emergency decrees signed by · President Lebrun on Saturday were published in the official Gazette to- day.
A decree relating to the introduction of compulsory train- Ing in civil air raid precautions in French schools, provides that up to 12 lessons a year may be set aside for the purpose.
The Social-Democralle. Teachers' A decree reinting to the central Commutere this morning as the dag Unlon protested against the introduc supervision of fuel consumption pros of Admiral Sir Percy Nable was tion of a new subject, which it do-vides for the creation of an Inter holsted at the main in H.MB. Kentclared was supersuslit.net
The official salute of an Admiral, seventeen guns, was given by. ... the
Sir Percy Noble, Commander A further decree provides that all ministerial field committee. The Chief of the China Station, was fuel reservoirs in Algier, with a Minister of Public Works has been recently appointed Admiral, and the capacity of more than 14,000 cuble appointed chairman of the now com appointment was announced to-day, metres were to be reinforced and mittee, while the Secretary-Genswal He has also been re-appointed Com-protected against bombing from the for National Defence will be deputy
Pair by August 15,9
| chairman ----Trans-Ocean.. mander-in-Chief of the Chind
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